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“my grandma mela galvan,is my grandma.I remeber how it feels like to have her with me but i know she watching over me but thank to the people that...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Rosa Zanay Galvan - watsonville, CA

“To The Galvan Family,
Our deepest condolences to each and everyone of you, during this very difficult time in your lives. May the Lord bless you...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Tony & Valie Rojas & Family - CA

“my condolences to all the families of mela galvan we all love her very much
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Veronica - Boise, ID

“Prayers and thoughts sent to your amazing family, May you be in peace work your husband.
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Gloria Herrera - Tucson, AZ

“Dona Mela,
Another beautiful Angel in Heaven for us. Our prayers go out to the entire Galvan clan. You have all been apart of MY life for 49 yrs...Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Ramirez Family - Tucson , AZ

On August 8, 2014, MelaR. Galvan peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 96.

Mela was so full of life. She was a great healer and enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the Casinos, gardening and loved all of her birds. The doors of her home and loving arms were always open and full of love to all her family and friends. To a loving Mother and Grandmother, you will always be in our hearts, will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Mela has peacefully gone to be with her heavenly Father as well as reuniting with her husband; Pedro Galvan and daughter Nellie.
She is survived by her children; Juanita (Raul) Rivera, Nona Cabrera, Frances (Jose) Acosta, Pete (Rosa) Galvan and Blanca (Oscar) Alejandre. Mela is also lovingly remembered by her 30 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to give special thanks to Doctor Clayton Mcdaniel MD, Michael Suval DO and Jeffrey Mace MD. They are also grateful for Heartland Hospice and the Post-Acute Care West (Annie, Leticia, Anna, Johannes, Linda, Dee, Sarah, Cynthia, Veronica, Juana, Genoveva, Jose and many others involved in her care.)

Visitation services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main Street, Watsonville. Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Saint Patricks' Church, 721 Main Street, Watsonville., with burial to follow at Pioneer Cemetery, 66 Marin Street, Watsonville.

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Memories & Candles

my grandma mela galvan,is my grandma.I remeber how it feels like to have her with me but i know she watching over me but thank to the people that took care of her thank you for that but i really missed her so much i do but i know that she with her parentds and also with her daughter nalli. I know she watching over us no matter what but thank you grandma for being there for me pluse you are and always be my second mom no matter what

They say this, too, shall pass,
They say grief eventually fades.
But those sayings are of little comfort
When you're living through such sad days.

They say that time heals all,
And this much I know is true.
So hang in there, my dearest friends,
And together we'll see this through

Posted by: Suzette Rojas - Watsonville, CA - Friend Aug 14, 2014

To The Galvan Family,

Our deepest condolences to each and everyone of you, during this very difficult time in your lives. May the Lord bless you all and give you the strength and understanding. RIP Mela Galvan you will be greatly missed.

On behalf our my family, Socorrro Medina, and her daughters, Rosemary, Socorro, Delia, Dolores and Luis Gerardo, we extend our condolences to the whole Galvan familiy. She was a wonderful and loving person. We appreciate everything that she did for our family. We will miss her very much. Our prayers are with you and you know that she is in heaven now with a big loving smile in the presence of God.

my condolences to all the families of mela galvan we all love her very much

Posted by: Veronica - Boise, ID - granddaughter Aug 13, 2014

Prayers and thoughts sent to your amazing family, May you be in peace work your husband.

Posted by: Gloria Herrera - Tucson, AZ - friend Aug 12, 2014

Dona Mela,

Another beautiful Angel in Heaven for us. Our prayers go out to the entire Galvan clan. You have all been apart of MY life for 49 yrs so Dona Mela was like my second mom. My heart and prayers are with you all. The entire Ramirez Clan sends their prayers to you all.
Luv LuLu, Flaco, Sandra, Anthony, Stevie & Minerva & Family